We believe economic development means nothing without people. Communities that have invested in revitalization deserve to be seen and celebrated. Porchlyt brings your story to the people who need to hear it—families, creatives, entrepreneurs, business owners and remote workers, through vibrant, scroll-stopping video, social content, impeccably designed websites, media planning, strategy and data capture and analysis.
We believe economic development means nothing without people. Communities that have invested in revitalization deserve to be seen and celebrated. Porchlyt brings your story to the people who need to hear it—families, creatives, entrepreneurs, business owners and remote workers—through vibrant, scroll-stopping video, social content, impeccably designed websites, media planning, strategy and data capture and analysis.
Porchlyt is made up of professionals from different backgrounds and disciplines that have come together to promote communities like yours and support your revitalization efforts.
Janice brings over two decades of sales and marketing expertise and is a trusted expert in digital marketing for economic development. She has successfully led campaigns for communities including Cambridge, Ohio VCB; Parkersburg, WV; Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Steubenville Revitalization; Summit County, Ohio; Green Area Chamber of Commerce; Wheeling Chamber of Commerce; City of Canton, Ohio, and many more. Her work consistently blends strategic vision with hands-on expertise, helping cities and organizations tell their story, drive engagement, and attract investment.
She has a deep understanding for strategic planning, digital infrastructure, and audience behavior and is deeply passionate about the needs of our clients and how she can help and support their growth. With numerous industry certification, and a customized approach to every client relationship, she is known for delivering a creative and technology driven approach.
Janice has been recognized as a progressive woman by Smart Business and is a proud member of the American Marketing Association, Phi Theta Kappa, and on the board of her local chamber. She is also the host of a podcast focused on women’s empowerment and leadership, where she shares insights and interviews that inspire personal and professional growth.
Eric Vaughan is an Emmy® award-winning commercial director/producer with extensive experience in leading edge media production from narrative films to immersive 3D experiences. Eric’s role at Porchlyt is as, Video/film director, producer, and writer. Eric has made his mark in documentary film production including his most recent film I Have A Name, featured at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Impact Lounge. His creativity extends to the commercial and industrial video world having won dozens of Ad Fed awards including a 2024 Mosaic award.
Eric has extensive experience in the economic development and destination marketing space having produced for the Utah Travel Council, Destination Cleveland, Loudoun West Virgina and other communities. He worked extensively on destination marketing content with Visit Fort Lauderdale, Destination Cleveland where he won an Emmy for his efforts as a director, and RCI promoting vacation locals for the time share company and its partner resorts.
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